THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO
THE BRYAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER, APPAREL, AND RETAIL STUDIES
Spring 2014
APD 251 (Principles of Apparel Evaluation) Studio II: Assembly
T/R 11am-1:15pm, Stone 368
Melanie Carrico, Associate Professor
e-mail : mrcarric@uncg.edu
Office: 214 Stone Building, office hours Fridays walk-ins 11:30am-12:30pm, by appt. 12:30-1:30pm
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Description: Assembly methods for and evaluation of ready-to-wear apparel including
terminologies, production techniques and price/quality relationships.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Identify appropriate garment assembly techniques for specific fabrics, markets and pricing
categories and apply correct ones to assigned projects.
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Execute various assembly techniques in different types of apparel.
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Plan the apparel assembly process for different garments based on analysis of ready-to-wear
samples.
Teaching Methods and Assignments for Achieving Learning Outcomes:
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This course is taught in a studio format. The class requires a hands-on approach for a better
understanding of the subject matter. Demonstrations and discussions will give students direction for
individual time spent analyzing and assembling garments. Some class time will be devoted to
working in-class under the direct supervision of the instructor.
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Students will also be expected to make frequent trips into the retail environment for market research
of apparel products.
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Sample assignments will be completed before each finished project. Knowledge gained in the first
project will carry over into each successive project.
Text: there is no required text for this class. You are expected to continue to refer to the Reader’s Digest
Complete Guide to Sewing from previous courses. Refer to the Association for Sewing and Design
Professional’s Standards of Quality in Course Documents on Blackboard for construction and fit standards for
all projects. Manuals for the sewing machines and sergers are on Blackboard.
Required Supplies: Presser feet, needles, bobbins, and bobbin case for Juki machines; Bobbins, presser feet
with ankles, and needles for the Singer sewing machines in the lab; fabric shears; straight pins; hand sewing
needles; other various sewing supplies; fabric, thread, and notions as directed for each project (note: projects
will require specific fiber types and fabric constructions – be prepared to order fabric on-line or go beyond
Greensboro to get the necessary materials); other supplies as needed for special projects.
From the University Catalog regarding attendance:
Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to
the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class
attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor
attendance.
Course Regulations:
1. Attendance, punctuality, and productive participation are required. Absences will have an affect on your final
grade. Two tardies &/or early departures will count as one absence. Excused absences require documentation,
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and an excuse is something beyond your control. **Absences for religious holidays and certain university
functions (like an athlete participating in a game/match) will be excused, but students are expected to notify me
at least two weeks prior to the planned absence and work due may be expected to be turned in before the
planned absence.
*Note: I reserve the right to drop a student from the course after the student has missed more than 50%
of the class meetings to date and/or had three (3) absences.
2. Students are expected to attend class with all materials needed for the assignment at hand and with any
relevant homework. As failure to come with materials and/or homework results in no meaningful work being
done, it will be treated as an unexcused absence. Class time is to be used for current assignments.
3. If a student misses a class, it is the student's responsibility to get the assignment from blackboard or a fellow
student. It is also the student's responsibility to get notes on missed demonstrations from a fellow student.
Demonstrations will not be repeated. Class time will not be spent catching up students who miss class - it is not
fair to take that time away from the students who attend.
4. Assignments and projects will not be accepted late. Exceptions will only be made for students with
documented emergency excuses. When a student misses an assignment due date because of an emergency, the
student should show the instructor what work has been done on the due assignment upon returning to class - in
other words, don't come back to class empty handed.
5. Making up missed exams: Only students with documented emergency excuses will be allowed to make up
missed exams. Students should be prepared to take the missed exam upon their return to class.
6. Depending on your level of sewing proficiency and your ability to learn new skills, an average of 6-12 hours
of work outside the class per week may be necessary.
7. Food, beverages, and smoking are not permitted in the lab at any time. Adhere to all studio rules
(posted in blackboard).
8. Turn cell phones to “manner mode” or off while in class and refrain from texting or talking on them during
class. Do not wear earphones to listen to music, audio, etc. during class, lest you miss some important
information I may share.
9. Unannounced, or “pop,” quizzes may occur at any time.
10. Figure out parking and/or transportation so that you are on time to class and can remain in class the full time.
If either affects your attendance and participation in class, you may be dropped from the class.
11. Put your personal belongings in your locker and not on the work tables. The department is not responsible
for anything left in the lab. Do not leave drapes on the dress forms.
Course Evaluation:
All work completed for this course will meet the minimum requirements of the UNCG Honor Code. Your grade
will be based on University Guidelines; refer to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Undergraduate
Bulletin. DO keep in mind that “excellent work” requires independent thinking and that to receive this grade,
you must bring qualities to your work “above and beyond” those expected by this program.
GRADING SCALE
A+= 97.0-100
A = 93.0-96.99
A- = 90.0-92.99
B+=87.0-89.99
B = 83.0-86.99
B-=80.0-82.99
C+=77.0-79.99
C=73.0-76.99
C-=70.0-72.99
D+=67.0-69.99
D=63.0-66.99
D-=60.0-62.99
F=below 60
A = high quality work beyond stated requirements: “Excellent”
B = quality work satisfying requirements: “Good - Very good”
C = work satisfies requirements, shows room for improvement in quality: “average”
D = minimally acceptable: “needs more effort”
F = unacceptable
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Course grades will be calculated based on the following:
Apron
5%
Gored skirt
10%
Yoked lined skirt*
15%
Sleeveless top
15%
Princess lined dress*
15%
Shorts
20%
hooded knit vest
10%
quizzes (including cottonuniversity.org assignments) 10%
Work that is submitted late and/or incomplete will not be given credit. Incomplete work is just too complicated
to evaluate in a manner that is equitable to those who did complete the work on time; therefore, incomplete work
will not be graded. If a hem is required, and the garment is not hemmed, it will be considered incomplete. If you
run out of fabric, get more because a garment missing its back will be considered incomplete. If you are tempted
to ask if something is required for completion, the answer will most likely be yes, it’s required, so just do it.
*your yoked lined skirt and your princess lined dress project evaluation sheets may have corrections
noted that are required on your garments. These corrections must be made and returned for evaluation
by the date noted for the original grade to be recorded in the grade center.
Note: this is NOT an opportunity for re-grading or improving one’s grade. If corrections are required
and they are not made by the deadline, a grade of zero will be entered for the project. This practice will
help instill habits of submitting the best work possible the first time.
University Academic Integrity Policy Regarding Cheating: “Intentionally using or attempting to use
unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise. Cheating includes but is not
limited to unauthorized copying from the work of another student, using notes or other materials not authorized
during an examination, giving or receiving information or assistance on work when it is expected that a student
will do his/her own work, or engaging in any similar act that violates the concept of academic integrity.
Cheating may occur on an examination, test, quiz, laboratory work report, theme, out of class assignment or any
other work submitted by a student to fulfill course requirements and presented as solely the work of the
student.”
Appropriate sanctions for offenders include failing the assignment, failing the course, or recommended
expulsion. Students are expected to read and comply with the document on Blackboard (found in course
documents) regarding design piracy and copyright issues.
CARS Statement on Academic Integrity:
The UNCG Academic Integrity Policy States; “If knowledge is to be gained and properly evaluated, it must be
pursued under conditions free from dishonesty. Deceit and misrepresentations are incompatible with the
fundamental activity of this academic institution and shall not be tolerated.” By choosing to enroll in this course
and by completing the assignments, projects, examinations, etc., you are by default held to the standards of the
Academic Integrity Policy, and you are subject to sanctions should you violate the policy in any manner.
Registration: It is the student's responsibility to ensure proper enrollment in classes. You are advised to review
your official class schedule during the first week of the semester to ensure proper enrollment. Should you
determine an error in your class schedule, correct it with your advising office.
UNCG seeks to comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students requesting
accommodations based on a disability must be registered with the Office of Disability Services located in 215
EUC. www.uncg.edu/ods
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